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Live blog appeal Meta January 26
Live blog appeal Meta January 26

Live blog appeal Meta January 26

Meta's appeal against an Amsterdam court ruling ends January 26, 2026, concerning user timeline control on Facebook and Instagram. The original verdict mandated Meta offer non-profiled feeds, aligning with DSA principles of user autonomy.

February 2, 2026 at 12:33
Bits of Freedom
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AP Publishes Updated Guidance on Targeted Online Political Advertising
AP Publishes Updated Guidance on Targeted Online Political Advertising

AP Publishes Updated Guidance on Targeted Online Political Advertising

Dutch Data Authority updates political ad guidance with public feedback. New rules clarify targeted online advertising after extensive consultation.

February 2, 2026 at 11:13
Autoriteit Persoonsgegevens
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How the PSD proposes to condition access of minors under 13 and 16 years of age to social networks
How the PSD proposes to condition access of minors under 13 and 16 years of age to social networks

How the PSD proposes to condition access of minors under 13 and 16 years of age to social networks

Portugal's PSD proposes age verification for social media accounts, requiring proof for users under 13 and 16. This digital policy aims to enhance child protection online.

February 2, 2026 at 10:00
Pplware
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France's Social Media Ban for Children: EU Law Slows Paris Down
France's Social Media Ban for Children: EU Law Slows Paris Down

France's Social Media Ban for Children: EU Law Slows Paris Down

France's bid to ban social media for under-15s faces EU legal hurdles. The Digital Services Act and "country of origin" principle impede Paris's national restrictions on online platforms.

February 1, 2026 at 11:36
Heise Online
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